OBITUARY
Merlyn John Olson
August 21, 1935 – March 11, 2023
Merlyn John Olson, 87 of Luverne, MN passed away March 11, 2023. He was born August 21, 1935 in Pepin, WI. Merlyn is survived by his five sons Dean (Yelba) Olson of Red Wing, MN, John (Lela) Olson of Eau Claire, WI, Roger (Tammie) Olson of Menomonie, WI, Steven Olson of Winona, MN, Mark (Jessica) Olson of Houston, MN; four grandchildren Jeremy, Brenton, Grace, Zachary; and sister Gladys (Loren) Thompson of Elmwood, WI. Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Dorothy (Sirvas) Olson; brother Floyd Olson; and sister Harriet Bauer. Special thanks to the staff of the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN for the care they provided. A burial service with military honors will be held March 24, 2023 at 11am at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Preston, MN.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nationalcremation.com/location/richfield for the Olson family.
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Services
Friday,
March 24, 2023
Committal Service
11:00 am
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
Preston, MN
In Memory Of
Merlyn John Olson
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Merlyn John Olson